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You know that feeling of anxiety when weighing up your options when it comes to eye surgery? I can empathise, and that’s why I offer a thorough consultation for every patient I consider for treatment. After attending a consultation with me, you’ll have the confidence you need to safely and effectively correct your vision.
Why choose me to consult with regarding your eye problem?
Affiliations and memberships
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Who LOVES my service the most?
If you see yourself in how I describe my ideal patients below, we’ll be a great fit
ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS WANTING MORE FREEDOM
PEOPLE WHO WANT WHAT’S BEST BUT ARE SHORT ON TIME
THE YOUNG AT HEART WHO SAVOUR EACH DAY
If you feel anxious, stressed or frustrated with your eye condition. If you find the process of choosing an eye surgeon cumbersome and confusing, I can help guide you towards a comfortable and timely resolution of your concerns.
If you feel you need to squeeze this into an already busy and hectic life, I am centrally located with a broad availability to help see you at your convenience.
If you want to enjoy the fruits of your hard work by enjoying a richer life without glasses and contact lenses, well past your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, I am particularly experienced in helping people like you make an educated choice that maximises your safety and outcome.
How I compare with other eye clinics you may be considering
Here’s a summary of what I offer when compared to other independent surgeons and high-street clinics
| Do they offer… | What I offer | Independent surgeons | High-street clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| A consultation with the surgeon before surgery | ✔ | Often | Rarely |
| NHS Consultant experience | ✔ | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Harley Street 5-Star service | ✔ | Sometimes | No |
| Audited surgical outcomes | ✔ | Rarely | Sometimes |
| Hospital infrastructure | ✔ | Sometimes | No |
| LASEK – 1st Generation laser eye surgery | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| LASIK – 2nd Generation laser eye surgery | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SMILE – 3rd Generation laser eye surgery | ✔ | Rarely | No |
| PRESBYOND | ✔ | Rarely | No |
| Lens replacement (RLE) | ✔ | Sometimes | ✔ |
| Corneal Cross-linking | ✔ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Refractive Cataract Surgery | ✔ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Complex Cataract Surgery | ✔ | Sometimes | No |
| 6/7 day opening hours | ✔ | Rarely | ✔ |
| Flexible aftercare | ✔ | Often | Rarely |
| Transparent pricing | ✔ | Often | Sometimes |
| Interest-free financing | ✔ | Sometimes | ✔ |
| The surgeon’s mobile number after surgery | ✔ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Allow me to be your guide to the great vision you’ve always wanted
You’ll get a comprehensive medical evaluation, an empathetic ear and an individualised treatment plan
HELLO! I’M ALEX J. SHORTT
CONSULTANT EYE SURGEON
I am a highly trained academic researcher and consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in London’s famous Harley Street medical district. I trained and worked as a consultant for 14 years at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital and specialise in advanced technologies for correcting vision, including stem cell transplants, corneal transplants, lens implants and laser vision correction.
More information about me
Below you’ll find the highlights of my professional CV
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Articles and videos I’ve published
I frequently write articles and publish videos to answer people’s most common questions. Find out more below…
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